Journal article
Pyrocarbon versus Silicone Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthroplasty
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Arthritis at the proximal interphalangeal joint can be a disabling chronic condition. Silicone arthroplasty is a common surgical treatment option to provide pain relief and maintain joint mobility. Pyrocarbon implants are gaining popularity as an alternative to silicone prostheses. The purpose of this systematic review is to compare the outcomes of silicone and pyrocarbon arthroplasties for patients with proximal interphalangeal …
Authors
Chan K; Ayeni O; McKnight L; Ignacy TA; Farrokhyar F; Thoma A
Journal
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 131, No. 1, pp. 114–124
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
January 2013
DOI
10.1097/prs.0b013e3182729f27
ISSN
0032-1052